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Pirates are kidnapping more seafarers off West Africa, IMB reports
October 14, 2020ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) figures show a 40% increase in the number of kidnappings reported in the Gulf of Guinea in the first nine months of 2020, compared with the same period in 2019.
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World Mental Health Day – Mental Health for All Seafarers
October 10, 2020On World Mental Health Day, ISWAN’s Project Manager Caitlin Vaughan discusses ISWAN’s latest initiatives to protect and improve the mental… -
Talking Point: COVID-19: specific maritime medical challenges
October 06, 2020Dr Sue Stannard of the Norwegian Centre of Maritime and Diving Medicine provides an overview of the current challenges and the status of… -
London P&I Club joins ISWAN
October 02, 2020The London P&I Club is delighted to announce its membership of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). -
International Chamber of Shipping updates health guidance on COVID-19 to reflect latest knowledge
October 02, 2020The ICS has published a new, fully updated version of its guidance for ship operators, reflecting the latest thinking and advice on the… -
The Nautical Institute honours ISWAN’s work for seafarers throughout COVID-19 pandemic
September 30, 2020ISWAN was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation at a virtual event on 12 September. -
UN and partners press for seafarers to be designated ‘key workers’ on World Maritime Day
September 29, 2020The UN Secretary-General has again appealed for governments to act on behalf of seafarers and other maritime workers stuck at sea for… -
A humanitarian crisis at sea: all United Nations Member States must resolve the crew change crisis
September 14, 2020A new Joint Statement from UN entities calls on Member States to take urgent action to resolve the humanitarian crew change crisis faced by… -
Raising support for seafarers: Total Lubmarine makes donation to ISWAN's SeafarerHelp
August 27, 2020Total Lubmarine has announced its support of ISWAN's SeafarerHelp with a donation to the organisation. -
ISWAN welcomes release of Iranian hostages by Somali pirates after years in captivity
August 25, 2020The three crew members, who were held for 1,975 days by Somali pirates, have been released and arrived safely at Tehran. -
Life at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic
August 20, 2020Three seafarers from Russia told us what life at sea has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are coping with the challenges…
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